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May 30, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand ELECTRICAL
J&S Materials LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While charging a 12 volt battery the miner attempted to verify contact at the negative terminal and the battery sides blew out spraying the miner with battery solution

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